Autumn Beauty Swap - with Jen from Jen's Green Skincare

Kat at Tales of a Pale Face recently organised a Autumn Beauty Swap.  I got paired up with Jen at Jen's Green Skincare.

My parcel arrived yesterday and I simply love the contents which include two brands I've never tried before!  Look how beautifully packaged it is. It made me smile and I'm so happy with everything - thanks Jen.

Here's what I received:

lj's very indulgent organic face oil (30ml) - with rosehip, evening primrose and frankincense oils - a brand I follow on Twitter but I've not tried any of Lisa's products before. Jen also gave me soothing organic handbag handlotion (60ml) this is scented with lavender, rosewood and ylang ylang essential oils - so looking forward to trying both.

A brand I've not tried or heard of before is Wild Honey Apothecary which is made by Kat in Wisconsin, USA.  Jen included Strawberry Honey Mud - which smells good enough to eat!  Looking forward to a pampering session.

Jen also included some lovely Neal's Yard products - Aromatic Foaming Bath (100ml) which smells really relaxing. It includes essential oils of lavender, marjoram and geranium. It is said to help you relax and unwind.

She also included some NY samples - Wild Rose Beauty Balm (love this!) and Rehydrating Rose Facial Polish - which I'm looking forward to trying as well as a pukka gorgeous grey tea bag - Earl Grey with a hint of lavender - huge Earl Grey fan so looking forward to having a brew with my yummy galaxy chocolate.

I'm already a huge fan of Louisa Brown Soap and included is a wedge of Pink Peppermint soap - which also smells good enough to eat!

A final touch was a cute mini lavender bag which smells glorious - hand made with lavender from Lisa's garden.

Thanks so much Jen! I absolutely love my swap goodies. Hope you like yours!

You can see what I sent Jen here.

Follow Jen @JenMorriss (blog) and Kat on Twitter @Talesofpaleface (blog) 

Louisa Brown Handmade Soap: Bathtime Luxuries Gift Box

I first came across Louisa Brown Handmade Soap on Twitter. I decided to treat myself to this gorgous Bathtime Luxuries Gift Box (£15.99 plus P&P) - isn't it cute! The lid is decorated with a red polka dot ribbon - it would make an ideal gift.

Here is what is inside:

When I opened the box everything smelt wonderful! I especially love the Neroli Bath Bombs (x2).  There are also 2 Lavender Bath Bombs and three gorgeous soaps - Heavenly Lemon, English Rose and Skin Saviour - the latter being exclusive to this gift box.

Heavenly Lemon Soap - made with Avocado Oil and scented with Lemon, Gardenia, Jasmine and Freesia. A great soap to use in the morning to wake you up!  Suitable for sensitive, normal and dry skin types.

English Rose Soap - a large soap slice which looks like a slice of cake! Made with Sweet Almond Oil, Pink Clay and it is scented with Rose Otto, Freesia, Chamomile and Marigold.  Topped with two rose petals it smells divine.

Skin Saviour Soap -  this is packed full of Argan Oil which leaves the skin soft and moisturised - it smells good too!

Have you used any Louisa Brown products before?  

See the website here

Follow on Twitter @LouisaBrownSoap